Community Blogs

Berlin, Germany

• Aug 8

Germany has a strong culture of insurance, and this stretches to protection for the home and belongings, too. Although no form of home insurance in Germany is...

David Miller

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Aug 8

In 2015, comedian John Oliver called Luxembourg “France without all its cultural institutions. ” The political commentator rammed home his point by adding: “If...

Thomas W

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Global, Global

• Aug 8

Just like other hobbies, there are certain things you first have to learn — and in this case, a misstep can mean lost money. For those who fancy themselves...

The Expat Collective

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Washington, United States

• Aug 8

Opening an AUD account in the US can be a smart plan for Australians living in the US, international students, business owners and frequent travelers. Whether...

Paris, France

• Aug 8

Every language has them, words you cannot properly translate into English. They are the most interesting terms, because they often define parts of a country’s...

olivia

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Aug 8

The Portuguese tax system can be confusing to navigate for foreign workers, especially if you’re setting up a self-employed business or conducting freelance...

Singapore, Singapore

• Aug 7

All foreign residents and Singaporean citizens must have an identification number to live in the island state. Most expats will only need a Foreign...

sglife

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International, Global

• Aug 7

Maximizing Job Fair Opportunities for Expatriate CareersJob fairs and career expos represent excellent networking and employment-finding opportunities for ex...

The Expat Collective

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Rome, Italy

• Aug 7

When moving to Italy, it can be helpful to pick up on the local language. Italian is wonderfully expressive and is full of colorful words and phrases. Many of...

Marco R

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London, United Kingdom

• Aug 6

The costs of living globally have been rising in the past few years. UK government statistics show that the UK costs of living in particular rose by almost 10%...

Priya

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Brussels, Belgium

• Aug 6

This comprehensive guide gives you a clear roadmap to selling property in Belgium. You’ll find an overview of the legal obligations, practical steps to move...

Sophie

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Madrid, Spain

• Aug 6

Whether you’re buying a long-term home or a holiday villa in Spain, you’ll be happy to hear that the country’s property market is relatively affordable...

Emily Johnson

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Paris, France

• Aug 5

France’s healthcare services are of a high standard, including its dental care. If you’re moving there, you’ll need to register with a dentist so you can make...

olivia

29

Vienna, Austria

• Aug 5

Expats thinking about having a baby in Austria will be pleased to know that the quality of care available throughout the country is exceptional. This is hardly...

viennalife

32

Global, Global

• Aug 5

Economically challenging times are giving rise to new ways of thinking when it comes to how idle things are used. Enter one of the most en vogue terms in...

The Expat Collective

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